For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,263 students in Pearl River Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Pearl River Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
3,263 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pearl River Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 148 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.61
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
3%
47%
% White
87%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,243 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,120 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,243
$12,205
Spending / Student
$11,120
$12,074
Best Pearl River Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl River Central High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7407 Highway 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-1986
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pearl River Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Alphabet Ave
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 799-4519
Gr: PK-5 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pearl River Central Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7391 Hwy 11
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-5654
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Alternative Education
Alternative School
461 Burgetown Rd.
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Carriere, MS 39426
(601) 798-6852
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearl River Co School District?
Pearl River Co School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,263 students.
What is the rank of Pearl River Co School District?
Pearl River Co School District is ranked #47 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River Co School District?
87% of Pearl River Co School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearl River Co School District?
Pearl River Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Pearl River Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,120 is less than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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